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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.78, 1,090.34 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.78, 1,090.34 and 541.46 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.78 : 1,090.34 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.78/1,090.34 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.78x = 1,090.34 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.78x = 590,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,375.50/789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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